25 Cool Things From 2011 SHOT

January 27, 2011

From survival tools to hog traps, there were all kinds of fun things to learn about at the 2011 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV

By Aaron J. Decker

The 2011 Shooting And Hunting Outdoor Trade Show was recently held in Las Vegas, NV. The annual event is the biggest outdoor trade show of the year and provides the shooting and hunting industry a chance to showcase some of their newest products to dealers and media members alike. Here's a look at some of the head turning sights witnessed last week at the Sands Expo Center.

Bad Boy Buggies XDBad Boy Buggies unveiled a diesel powered rig - the Bad Boy XD. While Bad Boy will continue to manufacture electric rides, they are entering into the fuel powered arena as well. The XD is its entry.

Deluxe Survival Kit The Deluxe Survival Kit from Ultimate Survival Technologies was pretty slick. Very lightweight, the key ingredients to the kit are the BlastMatch Fire Starter coupled with the WetFire Tinder, which will light anywhere...even sitting on water (pictured). Also included in the kit is a StarFlash Signal Mirror, Jet Scream Whistle (which produces a 122Db ear-piercing shriek), an Aqua bag and SaberCut Saw.

Oil Field CamoBrothers Michael and Mark Lipari created Oil Field Camo, which is a pattern made up of images of oil machinery and equipment. Both brothers worked in the oil industry in Louisiana and combined their love of their work with their passion of the outdoors.

Crooked Horn Trail Light The Crooked Horn Trail Light is a slick little illumination tool that clips to the front of a day pack and features a split beam. You can direct one beam down to illuminate the ground as you walk, and another beam forward to spotlight tree limbs that might be in your path.

Cass Creek Waggler Coyote DecoyThis Cass Creek Waggler Coyote Decoy takes a three-pronged approach to bringing in a song dog. Motion, scent (via a scent dispersal fan), and sound (multiple calls that can be combined together remotely) are all covered. MSRP is $129.

Champion's GoliathChampion Safe showcased its Goliath - the worlds largest gun safe. It will hold up to 300 firearms.

Hunter's Specialties Scent-A-Way Tek 4 Women's GearHunter's Specialties made a splash last year with their Scent-A-Way Tek4 Gear. This year it's added to the line-up by offering a women's version of the scent eliminating gear. Look for a women's base layer shirt, base layer pant, and H-Cut Briefs...all designed for the lady hunter in mind.

BENELLI SUPER VINCIBenelli has toughened up its Vinci line by offering the Benelli Super Vinci, a 12-GA, 3 1/2 that features the Benelli In-Line Inertia Driven System. The "Super Sized" shotgun comes standard with a full set of Crio Choke tubes and offers a beveled magazine loading port. The In-Line Inertia Bolt-return system reduces movement during recoil, resulting in less muzzle climb for quick follow up shots. The Super Vinci configurations include black synthetic, Realtree MAX-4, and REaltree APG. MSRP starts at $1649

Thermacell HolsterThermacell has solved the "what pocket/pack do I stick this in" by making a holster that can clip to your day pack or jacket. This allows you to get the unit up and running ASAP when you first get into the stand without having to dig around for it.

Rossi Trail JudgeChevalier Advertising representative Kristin Hunt poses with the Rossi Trail Judge, a mare's leg lever action that's chambered in .410 and was a crowd favorite at SHOT. What you'd do with it doesn't really matter...it's just cool!

Outer Armour Deer BlindThe Outer Armour Deer Blind is made of a high density structural foam that as the look and feel of tree bark. The foam provides an approximate of R9

i-Kam Extreme Recording GlassesAlso from Hunter's Specialties are the i-Kam Extreme recording glasses. There's a small camera built into the bridge of the lenses that can record for up to three hours on 4GB of built-in memory (you can use a 8GB to increase memory if desired). Clear lenses are available. MSRP is $99.99.

From the "I've Seen It All" file - a hog trap is available from Monarch Hunting Products.

Lenco VehiclesLenco manufacturers armored vehicles, like this SWAT Truck pictured here. Throw some camo on it, and I think you'd have a bona fide war wagon that's ready for the woods!

Leupold RCX Trail CameraThe Leupold RCX Trail Camera System is the first trail camera offering from the Oregon based company. The RCX features a USB Controller/Viewer that allows users to download and view high-resolution color, infrared, and video images right in the field and view on the spot.

Nikon Bolt XR 3x32The crossbow market is exploding and Nikon has recognized that with their new offering, the Bolt XR 3x32 crossbow scope. The Bolt features a BDC 60 crossbow reticle that provides precise aiming points for 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 yards.

EL 50 Swarovision binocularsThe EL 50 Swarovision binoculars made their debut at the 2011 SHOT Show. The series features 10x50 and 12x50 models and offer wider exit pupils for brighter and cleaner images.

CZ Model 512 Semi-Auto .22 LRA fun gun for your next plinking trip in the woods might be the CZ Model 512 Semi-Auto .22LR. The Model 512 shares the same magazines and scope rings withe CZ 455, making it the perfect companion to your bolt-action rifle.

Savage Model 11 Lightweight HunterWayne van Zwoll admires the Savage Model 11 Lightweight Hunter. Available in short and long actions, the Lightweight Hunter has caught the eye of more than one editor. The short action version weighs 5.5 pounds and is available in .308 Win., .260 Rem., 7MM-08 Rem., .223 Rem., and .243 Rem. The long action is available in .270 Win. and 30-06 Springfield and weighs just under 6 pounds. MSRP starts at $875.